Project Estimator

About Company We are a custom home builder based in York, Maine. We take pride in building high-quality custom homes with an emphasis on craftsmanship, attention to detail, organization, and strong relationships with our clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

We are looking for an experienced and organized Project Estimator to join our team. This is an important role that works closely with our project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and ownership to ensure projects are accurately estimated, properly budgeted, and efficiently managed from estimating through construction.

Position Overview The Project Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates for custom residential construction projects, establishing and tracking project budgets, ordering materials, and working closely with project managers throughout the construction process.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with numbers, and understands residential construction. You should be able to read and interpret plans, obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing, identify potential cost issues, and communicate effectively with both field and office personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and budgets for custom home construction projects
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project plans to determine labor, material, and subcontractor requirements
• Develop accurate project budgets and cost breakdowns
• Track project costs and budgets throughout construction
• Identify budget variances and potential cost issues early
• Work closely with Project Managers to maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts
• Order and coordinate materials for projects
• Obtain and compare material and subcontractor pricing
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, purchase orders, commitments, and project costs
• Assist Project Managers with change orders, pricing, and cost tracking
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors regarding pricing, availability, and scheduling
• Help ensure materials are ordered accurately and delivered when needed
• Assist with project closeout and final cost reconciliation
• Maintain organized project documentation
• Perform other estimating and project support duties as needed

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction estimating, project management, purchasing, or a related field
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and materials
• Ability to read and understand architectural plans and construction documents
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and/or Buildertrend
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Construction experience or hands-on knowledge of the building process is strongly preferred

What We're Looking For The right candidate will be someone who takes ownership of their work, follows through on commitments, and understands that accurate estimating and purchasing have a direct impact on the success of a project.

You should be comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player. We value people who are organized, proactive, dependable, and take pride in doing things correctly.

Experience with custom residential construction is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Simple IRA with Company Match
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work on high-quality custom homes
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Opportunity for long-term growth with an established local builder